2022 KIA RIO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

11

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2022 KIA RIO

The 2022 KIA RIO has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Back Over Prevention (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2022 KIA RIO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2022 KIA RIO, potentially affecting up to 30 vehicles.

Recall 22V304000 — STEERING:COLUMN

| 30 vehicles affected

Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

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Owner Complaints for the 2022 KIA RIO

11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 KIA RIO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11683479 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles 1 Injury
While attempting to raise the passenger side window slightly, the automatic window mechanism malfunctioned. Instead of stopping when lightly engaged, the window rolled all the way up and trapped my right wrist between the glass and the frame. When I pressed the window down button, the window continued to roll upward, increasing the pressure on my wrist. I was unable to release my hand on my own and had to call for assistance to pry my wrist free. This put my safety at risk by causing a crush injury to my wrist. The vehicle’s anti-pinch safety feature did not activate. The issue has not yet been reproduced or inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. No warning lights, messages, or other indicators were displayed prior to the incident. The component is available for inspection upon request.
#11665837 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | 72,000 miles Crash
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the rearview camera would intermittently turn on while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that while in reverse(R), the camera would intermittently display a blank or distorted image. Recently, the contact stated that the rear-view camera had failed to operate as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the head unit would need to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and was given an estimate for the repair. As a result of the camera failure, the contact stated that while backing out of a parking spot, she crashed into a parked vehicle located in her blind spot. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed; however, the contact did state that she suffered mental anguish as a result of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
#11644932 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
When my car is running it makes a knocking noise from engine I have taken it th the dealer they heard it but said they can figure out where it's coming from. The engine runs hotter than normal. The rods I think are the cause
#11624698 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
When traveling 60 mph and slowing to try to stop, brake pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle would not brake. Had to engage emergency brake to stop vehicle during normal operation on multiple occasions. Once while stopped at a red light, vehicle was completely stopped, then the brake pedal lowered to the floorboard and the vehicle started rolling forward. I had to turn the steering wheel and engage the emergency brake to avoid colliding with traffic. No dashboard lights came on, no warning lamps or messages. No other symptoms. I went to the Kia Dealership immediately. There was a hole in my front brake line and all of the fluid had leaked out. Vehicle was less than 2 years old, less than 100,000 miles on it.
#11588832 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | N/A miles
The windshield wipers only work consistently on the last two settings. When you push the wiper gear down to the initial setting where you can adjust the speed with the dial, it struggles to move or doesn’t move at all. I can hear the wiper gear trying to lift the wipers, but nothing happens.

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Safety Rating for the 2022 KIA RIO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 KIA RIO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 KIA RIO

Kia America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 KIA RIO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB_ELE338 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA569) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on Display Audio 2.0 (D2V) and 5th Generation AVN Wide (AVN5W) head units on certain 2022-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 9). The affected vehicles may experience...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 KIA RIO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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